Kinexus Series Redefining Rheometer Capabilities Analyzing & Testing

FROM FORMULATION AND PROCESSING TO END-USE Phase Behavior and Microstructure RE-ENGINEER PERFORMANCE

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE Rheology provides an important link between product microstructure and performance. A formulators’ goal is to produce a product which meets the desired performance criteria by controlling its microstructure and ultimately its rheology. The Kinexus rheometer helps you define and understand material characteristics – from viscosity to viscoelasticity – and solve material problems at all stages of the product life cycle: Performance Product Shape/Feel, Thickness, Firmness As part of a manufacturing process O ver a particular timescale or a particular temperature range With a...

Kinexus Series Redefining Rheometer Capabilities for Characterizing Dispersed Systems The Kinexus isn’t just a rheometer – it is redefined the way it interacts with you. Kinexus is the next generation rotational rheometer platform that’s been developed from extensive market feedback, integrating innovative instrument design with a revolutionary software interface, to deliver a solution that will exceed your rheological expectations. A modular rheometer with true plug and play functionality for all measuring systems and environmental control units, Kinexus enables pioneering Standard Operating...

Environmental cartridges are easily changed or removed for service All modes of operation – stress control, shear rate control and direct strain controlled oscillation at demand strain amplitude – for accurate control of sample strain history Exceptional vertical travel and gapping capabilities with ultra-responsive and highly sensitive Normal Force for class-leading performance Unique rSpace software interface that offers total flexibility of test set-up – from sequencedriven Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-type functionality to fully customizable test design for advanced research capabilities...

Unprecedented Dual-Action Capabilities A Revolution in Shear and Vertical (Axial) Test Control The unique combination of Kinexus hardware technology and rSpace software gives the user the ability to configure three critical rheometer functions independently: R otational (shear) control torque, speed and position Vertical (axial) control – gap and Normal Force Temperature control Offering the ultimate in rheological test flexibility for both industry and academia, Kinexus enables: All rotational shear-based testing Advanced vertical (axial) testing including squeeze flow and tack testing A combination...

Unprecedented Dual-Action Capabilities Using Synchronized Torque, Displacement, Gap and Normal Force Data at Ultra-High Rates Normal Force Exceptional vertical travel range of 230 mm for maximum user access and flexibility of test setup U nmatched vertical speed range from 0.1 μm/s to a maximum 35 mm/s Controllable speed and Normal Force profiles over full range of vertical travel linear, exponential and max/min limited Gap measured to 0.1 μm over full range Optimal sample loading for all material types – from sensitive strain-critical structures to rapid curing systems Highly controllable axial...

MEASURING SYSTEMS AND ACCESSORIES Measuring Systems Environmental Controllers Q uick-connect geometries with intelligent auto-recognition G eometry constants and test preferences automatically configured L ock-down tests to specific geometry to minimize operator error A utomated geometry lock via software for ease of trimming V arious material and surface finish options Solvent trap compatible Disposable options C oaxial cylinders (cup and bob) to DIN standard Double gap cell and vane tool options G eometry adapter allows use of custom geometries with Kinexus Exclusive plug and play cartridge...

Peltier Plate Cartridge (-40°C to 200°C) Active Hood Cartridge (-40°C to 200°C) Peltier Cylinder Cartridge (-30°C to 200°C) Environmental controller for cone-plate and parallel plate measuring systems Environmental controller with minimized thermal gradients for plate measuring systems Environmental controller for concentric cylinder-type measuring systems M eets the temperature control requirements for the majority of applications from fluids to soft solids, such as creams, pastes and gels I nterchangeable lower plates enable optimal geometry choice, e.g., match lower pedestal diameter for selfsupporting...

rSpace Software Experience the Ultimate in Test Flexibility with Sequence-Driven Rheometer Control One of the key development aims for the Kinexus rheometer was to deliver a system that enabled total flexibility of control – to provide unique test capabilities that went beyond those previously available on rotational rheometer systems. Market feedback was reporting that industrial users would like the option to run under Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-driven protocols, with locked down tests that included specific user instructions and inputs to meet their particular requirements. At the...

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Driven Tests for Robust Rheological Measurements The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) approach to material testing has been a corner stone to all our technologies, and is now available for the first time on a rheometer system. L ock-down tests including geometry and parameter set-up C ontinuous feedback and user guidance P roduce standard test methods Available for use company-wide Consistent testing as standard Rheology Toolkit S eries of fundamental rheological tests available in rSpace at the click of a mouse Get started with robust rheology testing F ully...

Technical Specifications Kinexus ultra+ Rheometer platform Standard operating modes Highest specification bearing available for advanced testing Meeting rheological needs in research and development Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) testing for quality control Direct strain control; shear rate control; shear stress control Torque range – viscometry (rate and stress control) Torque range – oscillation (strain and stress control) Torque resolution Position resolution Angular velocity range Step change in strain Frequency range Motor inertia Normal force range Normal force resolution Normal force...